The Maternal Support Grant (MSG), aimed at addressing maternal and child malnutrition, has been in the making for over a decade in South Africa. Despite strong evidence supporting its effectiveness and recommendations from the South African Law Reform Commission, the government has not yet implemented the grant. Concerns over cost, dependency, and policy alignment have led to delays, but civil society groups argue for its urgent implementation, citing the need to address malnutrition. Liezel Engelbrecht, Nutrition Lead of the Hold My Hand Accelerator incubated by DGMT speaks to PowerFM to expand on the issue.
eNCA Interview: Calls for adequite funding to assist early development
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address included a commitment to end stunting by 2030 — a significant step in tackling one of
February 16, 2026
